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Introduction To Ecology And Bioanalysis Question Paper

Introduction To Ecology And Bioanalysis

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR SCIENCE AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

SZL 101:
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND BIO ANALYSIS

DATE: MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2009
TIME: 2.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (5 MARKS)
1.
Briefly discuss the hydrological cycle.
2.
State the primary producers in aquatic systems.
3.
Explain the mark-release – recapture method for population estimates.
4.
Outline the main statistical methods for summarizing ecological data.
5.
Explain the process of the scientific method of study.
6.
Briefly describe the various ecosystem components.
7.
Explain the following terms:
a)
Biosphere
b)
Evapotranspiration
c)
Eutrophication.
8.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pyramids of energy.

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY ONE QUESTION
9.
Describe the carbon cycle and explain the effects of carbon accumulation in the atmosphere.
10.
Discuss the main demographic techniques used in studies of population ecology.
11.
Write an essay on ecological biomes.